What is H. Pylori Test?

The H. Pylori Test is a gastro-intestinal test to detect the bacteria Helicobactor Pylori that impact out gut health.

Although 1 in 2 people have this bacteria, in small cases (1 in 50) it can hinder normal intestinal health and contribute to gut dysbiosis with symptoms of burping, bloating, inflammation, intestinal pain, ulcers and stomach cancers.

It maps the presence multiple genes of H. pylori bacteria with an innovative real-time PCR technique using a single stool sample.

What does the test measure?

The test checks various virulence factors of the bacteria to determine which genes are present to induce inflammation, gastric cancers, peptic ulcers, or mitochondria damage.

Who should check for h. pylori?

Anyone with the following symptoms should check:

• A slow, dull but consistent pain
• Pain observed 2-3 hours after eating or during empty stomach
• Stomachache that might reduce with antibiotics or probiotics but returns
• Pain that appears every few days
• Nausea
• Swelling and bloating
• Burping
• Vomiting, often with color of coffee
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Blood in stool

How to test for Helicobacter Pylori?

Simply order the test kit, collect the sample at home, ship it for free to our world class CLIA-certified labs, and find out your results within days. The kit will provide easy-to-use sample collection supplies and you will receive a physician reviewed report that you can share with your doctor.

Be informed, read more

Learn more about H. Pylori test from Cedars-Sinai here.

The National Institute of Health suggests regular washing of hands and maintaining hygiene can keep gut health in check.

Q: Can I purchase the test across US?

A: Except New York and New Jersey our tests are available in all 48 states. State regulations in NY, NJ do not allow us to ship the tests to their residents.

Q: What does the kit contain and how do I use it?

A: The kit contains stool collection supplies, instructions on how to collect the samples, and a form requesting basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.

Q: How long does it take to receive the results?

A: You will receive the kit within 3-5 business days with a prepaid return envelope (within US). After you ship the sample and it is received by our lab, you get the results within 5-7 business days.

Q: What do I expect from the report?

A: The results for your H. pylori antibody test will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will mark whether you are negative or positive for the bacteria and its levels. It will specify what are the expected low and high ranges.

Q: Can I use my insurance to pay for the test?

A: You can use HSA (or FSA/MSA/HRA) accounts to pay for the tests since these are prescription tests (for further confirmation, please check the IRS publication#969). However, please ensure you are not going outside your specified max and min deductible limits. We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Since insurance plans vary for individuals we can not guarantee your HSA payment will always be processed by your plan. We suggest talking to your insurance provider if you have any questions.

Q: How reliable are my tests and how do I ensure my results are accurate?

A: The test is similar to many other antibody tests. It checks the IgG levels for antibodies produced against the H. pylori bacteria. These are proteins produced by our immune system to fight any foreign pathogens.

The variations in results are mainly from two sources: the way samples are collected and the variation from lab-to-lab.

To minimize the first variation, we provide detailed instructions on how to collect the sample.

To minimize the variation from labs, we have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Many tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are not out of acceptable ranges. This is done by regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of samples for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.

Q: Can you recommend a therapy if my numbers are high or low?

A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report out data from your sample. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.

1. It is the first step to understand your intestinal health. This at home h. pylori test kit can help understand your energy levels and potential impact on health.
2. Long term presence of pathogens, bacteria, viruses,and fungi/yeast can manifest into serious health issues. Abdomen pain, constipation, bloating, flatulence are commonly observed due to unhealthy abdomen. The test is an easy first step in understanding how your body is handling these bacteria and what life style changes might be required to maintain health.
3. If you are struggling to maintain weight, are in constant pain, have unexpected health issues, the gut health test kit is a great way to check the root cause.
4. Checking for h. pylori is first step in learning what you might be consuming that's resulting in abdominal pain.
5. Better health results in better quality of life, and a test from RxHomeTest.com not only offers insight into various health related symptoms, but it can also serve as a motivation to treat each of these symptoms and have a better quality of life!

Why with Us?

7 reasons to order from RxHomeTest.com:

• No lab visits or doctor appointments
• Comprehensive stool DNA test
• World class CLIA-certified labs
• Physician reviewed results
• Fast, secure, and confidential reports
• Free shipping
• Qualifies for payment using HSA/FSA

Still wondering how do you test for h. pylori?

• Each at home test kit from RxHomeTest.com includes a prescription and detailed review of the results by one of our physicians at no extra cost. And all the shipping is free.
• RxHomeTest.com processes your sample at the same CLIA-certified labs that doctors use. So rest assured your tests are being processed in a world class lab.
• RxHomeTest.com offers convenient, confidential, and reliable results at one of the lowest prices. And we also offer a wide range of health tests.
• You can order at home test kit online, without requiring a doctor’s visit or prescription, thus saving time and money. You do not need to take any time off for lab visits which makes the the test very affordable.
• Our h. pylori test is more convenient than a blood test or serum cortisol test as you don’t need to draw any blood using needles.